Toyota Tsusho Group prevents the spread of COVID-19 in Africa.
June 4, 2020
Toyota Tsusho Corporation (“TTC”) and its subsidiary CFAO SAS (“CFAO”) announced a number of initiatives aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19 in Africa. The group will provide maintenance parts for Toyota vehicles, face shields, disinfectant, and food products to United Nations (UN) agencies operating in Africa, as well as governmental and public institutions across the continent.
These initiatives form part of the “Kokoro Hakobu Project”, through which the entire Toyota Group works together to provide support to health care professionals and national and local government employees working hard day and night to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
COVID-19 is slowly coming under control in Europe etc. However, infections are going forward in Africa, there are fears that the disease will lead to profound economic stagnation, a deterioration in medical environments, and worsening food shortages.
TTC Group is expanding its business in Africa with the long-term vision of cultivating deep local roots and growing together with local communities based on its philosophy of “WITH AFRICA FOR AFRICA”. In line with this philosophy, the Group is providing the assistance in order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.